U.S. Legislative Branch Overview

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The job of the Legislative Branch is to

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make the laws

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The U.S. House of Representatives gives representation from each state based on what?

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population size

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Senators are elected for what length of term?

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6 years

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One power that is specific to the House of Representatives is

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initiating all bills that deal with money

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The House of Representatives and Senate make up

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Congress

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Congress is a ________ legislature - which means there are two chambers who work together to write federal laws.

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Bicameral

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In order for Congress to override a veto, they need ______ of the vote from each chamber.

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2/3rd

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How old do you have to be to run for the Senate?

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30

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What is the official term that describes when a President says no to a bill?

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Veto

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How many members does the House of Representatives have?

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435